2000 Mercedes Benz ML430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel pump location/task/design/function - GF47.20-P-4003L

ENGINE 104.941 /942 /943 /944 /945 /991 /992 /994 /995 

ENGINE 111.921 /942 /943 /944 /945 /946 /947 /952 /956 /957 /958 /960 /961 /970 /973 /974 /975 /982/983 

ENGINE 112.910 /911 /912 /913 /914 /916 /917 /920 /921 /922 /923 /940 /941 /942 /943 /944 /946 /947 /949 /953 /954 /955 /970 /972 /973 /975 

ENGINE 113.940 /941 /942 /943 /948 /960 /961 /963 /965 /966 /967 /968 /969 

ENGINE 119.980 /981 /982 /985 

ENGINE 120.982/983 

ENGINE 137.970 

Illustration shows screw spindle pump 

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump (FP)
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  Fuel pump position Model 210 with Engine 112, 113 GF47.20-P-4003-01F
Model 215, 220 GF47.20-P-4003-01M
Model 163 GF47.20-P-4003-01GH 
Model 170 GF47.20-P-4003-01GS
Model 203, 209 GF47.20-P-4003-01P
Model 211 GF47.20-P-4003-01T
Model 230 GF47.20-P-4003-01R
  Fuel pump task Supplying an adequate quantity of fuel to the fuel system at the required pressure in all driving states.  
  Fuel pump design Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210, 215, 220, 230: Helical spindle pump mounted at frame floor.
Model 163, 203, 209, 211: Two stage current pump, which is integrated in the fuel feed module.
 
  Fuel pump function Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210, 215, 220, 230 with helical spindle pump at frame floor. GF47.20-P-4003-02L
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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